Leen Verbeek joins Connekt as special advisor/ambassador

Marc Verhage, Chairman of the Board at Connekt:
“We are pleased that Leen is committing to Connekt. With his extensive governance experience and strong network, he can make a valuable contribution to establishing connections between governments, businesses, and knowledge institutions. Previously, former minister Bruno Bruins also joined as an ambassador for Connekt.”

Leen brings a wealth of experience in the fields of mobility, infrastructure, and spatial development. During his career as an alderman, mayor, and King's Commissioner, he was frequently involved in issues at the intersection of accessibility, urbanization, and regional development.

In addition, he served for twenty years as an executive board member of the Amsterdam City Region and later the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area, with mobility among his portfolio responsibilities. He was also chairman of the administrative steering group for the introduction of the OV-chipkaart, involved in various studies on the integration of infrastructure into spatial planning issues, and served for a long period as chairman of the Deltametropool Association.

Leen Verbeek on his role:
“I am pleased to make myself available as a special advisor/ambassador for Connekt.

Connekt brings together the parties needed to address societal challenges in the fields of mobility and logistics. The network stimulates knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation. I am happy to contribute to this where it can be of value.”

Want to know more about our ambassadors and special advisors? View the Honorary members, ambassadors, and special advisors page.